Hammond, Indiana
Oct 20, 1951 – Sep 18, 2025
Rosalinda Ortega
Oct 20, 1951 - Sep 18, 2025
Rosalinda "Rosie" Ortega, age 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. Dearest sister of Ramon (Mary) Ortega, Jose (Christine) Ortega, Tony (Maria) Ortega, late Susan (late Joseph) Mudy, the late George (Kimberly) Ortega, and the late David Ortega. Kind aunt of Tony Jr. (Alison), Ray (Martha), Tomas (Jackie), and Nina (Ryan) Bischoff. Preceded in death by her parents Ramon and Dolores Ortega. Rosie was loved by her family, friends, and neighbors, and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Monday, September 29, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of Rosie's prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz - Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Inurnment Thursday, October 2, 2025, directly at St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery - Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Humane Indiana Shelter and Adoption Center 421 45th St., Munster, IN 46321, appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300. To leave condolences, visit our guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.
My condolences to the family of Rosalinda Ortega. I worked with Rosalinda at DCS for years. She was such a dedicated worker. Rest in peace Rosie.
Michele Blackmon
September 28, 2025 | Work
